These guides are printable and offered for free to help out engaged couples. If you have specific questions, please consult your wedding planner!
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1. Build Your Own Wedding Day Timeline
– I always help my brides and grooms out with their wedding day timelines. But some couples want to begin working on their timelines early, so I wanted to post the documents I actually use to build a timeline as a helpful hint! There are a lot more variables that can go into a wedding day, but these are a great jumping off point!
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2. Choosing Your Wedding Photographer
– I’ve seen so many must-ask lists out there, and a lot of them are outdated for today’s bride. I’m here to let you in on a few industry secrets and elements that really do make a difference–and some of these are tough questions! These are the questions my colleagues and I would ask if we were hiring wedding photographers ourselves! I recommend not emailing or asking the photographer every question on this list—instead use their website and blog to answer most of the questions yourself prior to setting up the meeting, then fill in any missing information. To make it easy for those considering Kristen Wynn Photography, I have my answers to the questions I am most frequently asked here.
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3. Real Timelines from Real Weddings
– These detailed finished timelines from other weddings can show you what to expect as far as your wedding day in terms of times and requested images. These brides and grooms have graciously given permission for their timelines to be shared in detail (some names and numbers have been changed!)–a big thank you to these couples! 🙂
A) Amy and Will’s timeline features a first look, multiple locations around the city, a Heinz Chapel ceremony, and a Grand Concourse reception, with ample time for photography before the early winter sunset.
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B) Katie and Brandon’s timeline features a hometown suburban church ceremony with a “first touch” between bride and groom around a door, a trip to multiple locations around the city for photographs, and then a Pittsburgh Zoo reception with ample time for photography before the summer sunset.
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C) Michelle and Scott’s timeline features an October Friday evening wedding with ceremony and reception at the same venue but a stop at an alternate photography location in between the two events.
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D) Laura and Kenny’s timeline features a Catholic afternoon mass with an evening reception. The couple chose to remain traditional and not see each other prior to the ceremony, but allotted plenty of time to go and take photographs at a historical site in the area for which they obtained a permit. They then were able to go to the reception and dance the night away!
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E) Kelsey and Kevin’s timeline features a Penn State wedding with a morning ceremony and afternoon reception. They chose to have their couple’s portraits done in the evening, following the reception, to allow for the best light and a few special spots around the campus.
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4. Venue Search Ceremony and Reception Questions
– These questions come from my previous brides and grooms. I’m not a wedding planner or a lawyer, and this document doesn’t represent advice of any kind–it’s just a compilation of interesting questions for your site search. As always, do your research and make sure you find the perfect venue for you!
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Disclaimer: These are free, publicly available printable guides, intended as helpful hints for Kristen Wynn Photography clients. These guides alone do not form a client/photographer relationship. The only way to reserve Kristen Wynn Photography for your wedding date is with a contract signed by both parties (these are not contracts) and with a paid retainer fee. These document does not constitute advice, legal or otherwise, and you should do your own research while wedding planning. Please contact your wedding planner for your specific situation!